Venue Exhibition Sponsors

A new large venue has The following businesses and individuals from the been secured to display United States, and are financially supporting the expanding U.S. Na- the U.S. National Exhibition. tional Bonsai Exhibition Abbeville Press to allow sufficient space to present distinctive and Adams’ Bonsai refined displays with ac- Bonsai Travel cessories. The Fair & Expo Center has 23,000 sq. ft. for dem- onstrations, sales area and a gathering area for people to Bonsai West socialize as well as ample free parking, food concession, Bonsai World Magazine Japan numerous nearby restaurants and accommodations. Kinbon Bonsai Magazine Japan The Fair & Expo Center is located near I-90 (Exit 46), and I-390 (Exit 12), near East Henrietta Road and Calkins Road. Knittle Studio Fair & Expo Center The 3rd U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition will continue with the Lang Bonsai Containers 2695 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York presentation of some of the finest bonsai masterpieces in the United States. They will represent the most accomplished Colin S. Lewis level of bonsai in America. Meco Bonsai/Kiku Tools Judging Both traditional and formal alcove displays in the enlarged Oriental Garden Supply Three distinguished and experienced judges from outside display room will allow the true beauty of each bonsai to Stone Lantern Publishing the continental United States will carefully evaluate each come alive with the effective use of accessories. Over 100 bonsai to determine the award winning specimens. different species and cultivars will be displayed. Sean L. Smith Yasuo Mitsuya — Bonsai Artist from Japan The exhilarating memories you create from feasting your International Bonsai Arboretum Marc Noelanders — Bonsai Artist from Belgium eyes on one of the finest bonsai exhibitions in the United Pedro Morales — Bonsai Artist from Puerto Rico States will be long lasting and can be reviewed and studied in the forthcoming Commemorative Exhibition Album. The Supporting Organizations exhibition will compare well with other traveling art museum wards displays in the country. The following leading organizations from around the A world are supporting the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Cash prizes will be presented for the finest bonsai in the follow- The U.S. National Bonsai Exhibitions have received excellent Bonsai Society Of Upstate New York ing areas at the Award Banquet & Benefit Auction on Saturday reviews from around the world. In the September 2009 evening, June 10, 2012. Kinbon (Japan’s premier bonsai magazine) a two page il- World Bonsai Friendship Federation The National Award lustrated feature said “There is no difference in the character of Nippon Bonsai Association Bonsai Masterpiece Japanese and American Bonsai.” The September 2011 issue Bonsai Clubs International had a five page, twenty-five photo article and said “This is Meco Bonsai/Kiku Tool Award uerto ico onsai ederation Evergreen Bonsai the highest level bonsai Exhibition in America.” Those are P R B F quite complimentary accolades coming from Japan. North American Bonsai Federation Deciduous Bonsai Award Deciduous Bonsai The enthusiasm is growing for the 3rd U.S. National Bonsai National Bonsai Foundation American Bonsai Society Yoshimura Award Exhibition among bonsai enthusiasts and professionals alike. Classical Bonsai Sponsors and supporters from around the world are joining Bonsai Societies of Florida in the process of staging this enlarged event. Bonsai Travel Award Bonsai & Companion Plant Combination It is with pride and anticipated joy that Americans are Sponsors and supporters from around the world are Ho Yoku Award submitting photos of their best bonsai for the selection joining again in the process of staging the U.S. Creative Western Formal Display process. Share the beauty of your finest bonsai with the world by displaying in the 3rd U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. National Bonsai Exhibition. If you would like Custom Oriental Woodcraft Award to support the growth, appreciation and improve- Shohin Bonsai Display Join us in Rochester, New York, to see the beauty of museum ment of the art, please consider a contribution to Puerto Rico Bonsai Federation Award quality bonsai and to enjoy the creativity of each artist as this worthwhile event and be part of creating the Tropical Bonsai they present their distinctive displays. history of bonsai in the United States.

Demonstrations World renown bonsai and artists will be demonstrating their techniques at the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Yasuo Mitsuya– Japanese Bonsai Artist Marc Noelanders– Belgium Bonsai Artist June 9–10, 2012 Dr. Alice Chen– Oriental Brush Painting Artist Rochester, New York Professor Jerome Cushman– Ichiyo Teacher

U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition Information Special Bonsai Photographic Display By Saturday & Sunday, June 9-10, 2012 Visit The Dr. Jonathan M. Singer– World famous photographer 9am to 5pm and author will be autographing his recently released l U.S. National Bonsai large format art book– Bonsai: Art in Nature. Fair & Expo Center Rochester, New York Daily Admission $15 Exhibition Weekend Pass $20 before June 1st Sales Area Vendors Saturday Evening Award Banquet $ See Museum-Quality Bonsai A sales area will complete the U.S. National Bonsai By Advance Reservation Only 35 Exhibition where select vendors will be displaying Enjoy Bonsai Fellowship and selling bonsai, pre-bonsai, rare plants, supplies, containers, wire, tools, display tables, publications, Display scrolls, paintings and other items for bonsai creation and enjoyment. Your Finest Bonsai Display Your Bonsai With Pride! A beautiful color Commemorative Exhibition Album will permanently capture the artistic level of masterpiece ccommodations A bonsai on display in this national event. Please make your own accommodations from the many hotels in the nearby area. Often a better rate can be quoted If you have a bonsai you would like considered for the with an AARP or AAA membership card. Please use the exhibition and included in the Commemorative prices below as a general range. Exhibition Album, send a current photo by mail or E-mail for the selection process to Wm. N. Valavanis OFFICIAL NATIONAL BONSAI EXHIBITION HOTEL by April 15, 2012. The entry fee of $50 per bonsai or Holiday Inn Airport- (585) 328-6000 shohin bonsai composition will be due when your 911 Brooks Avenue– $87 Within A 15 Minute Drive bonsai is accepted for the U.S. National Exhibition.

Within A 10 Minute Drive Limited assistance is available for safely Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites- (585) 475-9190 transporting your bonsai from distant areas 800 Jefferson Road– $129 to and from Rochester, New York. Comfort Suites- (585) 334-6620 2085 Hylan Drive– $159 Questions? Fairfield Inn- (585) 334-3350 International Bonsai Arboretum 4395 West Henrietta Road– $134 William. N. Valavanis l U.S.National Bonsai P.O. Box 23894 Rochester, NY 14692 RD Country Inns & Suites- (585) 486-9000 l 4635 West Henrietta Road– $144 (585) 334-2595 fax (585) 334-6239 [email protected] exhibition Red Roof Inn- (585) 359-1100 Additional Information & Updates: 3 4820 West Henrietta Road– $104 www.internationalbonsai.com June 9–10, 2012 Rochester, New York

Over 200 Museum-Quality Bonsai From Private Collections

Exhibition Sponsors: Abbeville Press l Adams’ Bonsai l Bonsai Travel l Bonsai West l Bonsai World Magazine Japan Kinbon Bonsai Magazine Japan l Knittle Studio l Lang Bonsai Containers l Colin S. Lewis l Meco Bonsai/Kiku Tools Oriental Garden Supply l Stone Lantern Publishing l Sean L. Smith l International Bonsai Arboretum

rdU.S. National Bonsai 3 exhibition U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition Information Saturday & Sunday, June 9-10, 2012 9am to 5pm The Fair & Expo Center l Rochester, New York Daily Admission $15 l Weekend Pass $20 before June 1st Saturday Evening Award Banquet & Benefit Auction By Advance Reservation Only $35 June 9-10, 2012 Questions? Rochester, New York International Bonsai Arboretum William N. Valavanis P.O. Box 23894 l Rochester, NY 14692 Are You Proud Of Your Bonsai? (585) 334-2595 l fax (585) 334-6239 [email protected] Additional Information & Updates: www.internationalbonsai.com Would you like to be represented in the highest level bonsai exhibition in the United States?

rd U.S. National Bonsai Sargent Juniper– The National Award 2008 1st U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition 3 exhibition James Gremel, Occidental, California California Juniper Would you like to have your bonsai professionally Seiji Shiba, DDS Monte Sereno, California photographed and included in the Commemorative Album 2008 1st U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition distributed internationally?

Coast Redwood Golden State Bonsai Federation Bonsai Garden At Lake Merrit, Oakland, California 2008 1st U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition Display Your Best Bonsai In The Finest Exhibition In the United States

The country of Japan and the European continent each have large-scale exhibitions representing their individual regions to showcase their finest bonsai. These areas are diminutive when compared with the vast size of the United States. The 2nd U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition held in June 2010 displayed 226 individual masterpiece bonsai representing 96 artists from 27 states. There were 124 different species and cultivars represented in the exhibition and a total of 91 shohin bonsai.

Japanese trained professional bonsai artists Ryan Neil (Oregon) and Peter Warren (England) understand the significance of this exhibition to the entire bonsai world and are enthu- siastically supporting the U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition. These two professionals will join together to carefully and lovingly transport your prize masterpieces from your area to Rochester, New York and return them safely. Kingsville Dwarf Box– Boon Manakitivipart, Alameda, California Certre’ Award (Finest Bonsai & Container Combination) The world and especially Japan has recognized the significance and quality of bonsai 2010 2ndU. S. National Bonsai Exhibition displayed in the U. S. National Bonsai Exhibitions. Japanese Kinbon magazine has recently printed that “There is no difference in the quality of Japanese and American bonsai” and “This is the highest level bonsai exhibition in America.”

Please consider sharing the beauty of your best bonsai with the entire bonsai world. Would you like to represent Proudly display your bonsai and represent your state in the finest exhibition in the U. S. Like the Japanese exhibitions, the beauty of individual bonsai is the determining factor for your state and share the acceptance, not the origin, ownership or past history. beauty of your bonsai Submit a current photo of your most excellent bonsai for the selection process by April 15, with the world? 2012. Bonsai displayed in the 1st & 2nd U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition may not be submitted for the 2012 exhibition. The entry fee of $50 per bonsai or shohin bonsai composition will be due when your bonsai is accepted for the U. S. National Bonsai Exhibiton.

Limited assistance is available for safely transporting your bonsai from distant areas to and from Rochester, New York.

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Ponderosa Pine– Scott Elser, Portland, Oregon Sponsors and supporters from around the world are joining again in the process of Meco Bonsai Kiku Tool Award (Finest Evergreen Bonsai) staging the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. If you would like to support the growth, nd 2010 2 U. S. National Bonsai Exhibition appreciation and improvement of the art, please consider a contribution to this worthwhile event and be part of creating the history of bonsai in the United States.